Ask the Pharmacist- Morning After Pill

Ask the Pharmacist- Morning After Pill

Ask the Pharmacist : The morning after Pill

Did you know there are 2 ways by which you can prevent any unwanted pregnancies after having unprotected sex. It is called as Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) 

The first option is the coil, Intra-Uterine Device (IUD). It is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, but can also be used as regular birth control.

The other form of EHC is the morning after pill, the more popular option. There are 2 main types of morning after pills as illustrated below.

UPSI as used below stands for  "Unprotected sexual Intercourse"

Types of Morning after pill

When to use the MOrning after pill

Common side effects of the Morning after Pill

Things to take note after taking the morning after pill

The pill can be bought over the counter at any pharmacy, but make sure you speak to the pharmacist to decide if it’s right for you.